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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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Kinder rejects criticism that aid agencies have had to compromise on principles to keep their projects in place.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

USC coach Lincoln Riley said the Trojans could not compromise on scheduling all future games against Notre Dame early in the season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The smell of burnt wood combining with grapes for smoky wine would not necessarily make it unfit for consumption, but it would likely compromise sales, he said.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Make sure that fast-tracking school doesn’t compromise your career.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

It was a compromise of a room, with a few good “pieces” for guests to look at, and the rest of it for people to use.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

American diplomats haven’t offered any fresh compromises, regional officials familiar with the matter said, while their Iranian counterparts have expressed openness to another meeting in Geneva, Doha, Qatar, or the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“So I can only go by what he and the training staff are telling me. So, unless I hear otherwise, that hitting compromises his health, then I’m going to keep putting him in the lineup.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

He’s the person who finds compromises and solutions.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Many stayed outside overnight as dozens of aftershocks threatened to bring down compromised buildings.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

A hack 10 months ago at healthcare software company Unlimited Technology Systems compromised the personal and medical data of more than 3.8 million patients.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

So while mFlusiva has the FDA’s blessing, Kennedy’s handpicked panel could still recommend that only a subset of Americans—say, people with compromised immune systems—get it.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Speaking after the meeting on Tuesday, Grande-Marlaska said the Schengen zone had not been compromised and that he hoped Italy would lift any added controls "as soon as possible".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

She compromised and, into her cupped left palm, shook out three half-gramme tablets.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

On Monday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people so far and compromising hundreds of buildings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

United States in 1929 that where Congress prescribes the exclusive method for compromising tax liability, informal settlements by officials, however senior, do not bind the United States.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Kimberly-Clark believes hesperaloe is a breakthrough because its long, slender fibers offer a rare combination of both softness and strength, which it says could give consumers a sustainable choice without compromising on feel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“The MacBook Neo offers Apple a more affordable option without compromising the premium status of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro,” David Naranjo, associate director at Counterpoint Research, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

I wondered if he even understood my confused question as I struggled not to say anything compromising.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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